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Talkers New York 2013 a Success. Approximately 500 media pros from talk radio (AM/FM, satellite, internet), talk television, the music industry and press gathered in New York City yesterday for the 16th annual installment of the national Talkers Convention. The highlights of this event were too numerous to immediately enumerate (more than 55 speakers, presentations, award ceremonies, and exhibits packed into nine dynamic hours) but the somewhat exhausted editorial staff of TALKERS magazine is busily working on sorting out the stories, photos, video, and comments from the day for a series of articles and coverage beginning this coming Monday. TALKERS VP/executive editor Kevin Casey states, “It was a historic day for the talk radio industry. We can proudly say this conference was pitch-perfect and we are going to have tremendous content for coverage next week. All of us at TALKERS are extremely humbled and grateful for the widespread industry support and valuable individual participation marking this milestone in our long series of conferences dating back to the early 1990s.” Next on the agenda: Talkers Los Angeles 2013 set for Thursday, October 10 at the Steve Allen Theater in Los Angeles, presented in association with the LA Press Club. Also a working-media-only event, registration opens at 10:00 am ET on Monday, June 10. Registrations – $149 per person – are only taken by phone for this conference at 413-565-5413 and it is expected to be a very early sellout.

Talk Radio Day at the United Nations Taking Place Today. The seventh annual installment of “Talk Radio Day at the United Nations” is presently underway (6/7) and proceeding smoothly. This ambitious mega-radio row features approximately 25 radio talk show hosts from across the US and around the world (including China International Radio) broadcasting live and/or recording interviews with UN officials, ambassadors, international issues experts and leaders from the iconic headquarters of the world organization on Manhattan’s East Side. A presentation of TALKERS magazine produced in conjunction with Talk Radio News Service and the United Nations Foundation, participants in the event include such broadcasters as Alan Colmes, Doug Stephan, Dr. Joy Browne, Thom Hartmann, David Webb, Lisa Wexler, Ethan Bearman, Mark Riley, Dr. Evelyn Higgins, MarthaZoller, Ed Woodson, TimothySpangler, Vinnie Penn and many more. TalkersRadio is broadcasting from the event as well. To listen, click here. Full coverage in TALKERS coming Monday (6/10).

Sports Talk WKRD, Louisville Names Jody Demling Morning Host.Clear Channel Louisville announces Jody Demling is the new host of the daily “Early Birds” show that airs from 7:00 am to 10:00 am on WKRD “SportsRadio 790.” Demling comes from the publishing world as an award-winning sportswriter for the Courier-Journal. The University of Louisville alumnus also writes for CardinalAuthority.com. In the past he was honored with the Kentucky Sports Writer of the Year award.

WTOP, Washington Correspondent Dave McConnell Honored by RTCA. WTOP Radio Capitol Hill correspondent Dave McConnell is honored by the Radio & Television Correspondents’ Association with its first-ever “Career Achievement Award for Distinguished Reporting on Congress.” McConnell is a veteran journalist with more than 50 years of reporting in Washington who has covered decades of presidential elections, White House administrations, Watergate and more. He joined WTOP in 1965 and became the station’s full-time Capitol Hill correspondent in 1981, a position which he still holds today. WTOP vice president of news programming Jim Farley says of McConnell, “As a kid, Dave and his classmates used to cut class to go see the Senators. His buddies went to Griffith Stadium to see the Washington Senators play but Dave actually went to The Hill to watch U.S. Senators debate. Dave is admired by members of Congress from both parties because of his fairness. Now his colleagues on ‘The Hill’ have chosen him as the first-ever recipient of their new lifetime achievement award. Dave is the ‘EverReady Bunny’ of Congressional correspondents and the hardest working Septuagenarian covering Congress and trying to keep them honest.”

KSCJ, Sioux City Talk Host Sam Clovis to Announce Intentions on Monday. Talk show host Sam Clovis has scheduled a press conference in conjunction with his radio program for Monday, June 10 to his intentions regarding the United States Senate seat for Iowa. Senator Tom Harkin announced he will not seek re-election for the seat in 2014. Clovis is a talk show host at KSCJ and is chair and professor of Business and Economics at Morningside College. Clovis tells KTIV-TV, Sioux City, “I have done my due diligence in both prayer and counseling with friends and family and I believe it’s time to step up and announce my decision on my intentions for the United States Senate seat. I felt it was only fitting to make this decision amongst the folks who have followed my platform both on the radio and at other ‘coffee’ get-togethers over the years.”

CC Launches ‘iHeartRadio’s Show Your Stripes’ Program.Clear Channel Media and Entertainment announces the debut of a new public service campaign designed to help America’s veterans returning from service find employment in the private sector. Describing it as “a company-wide community service initiative to address the issue of unemployment among U.S. military veterans and encourage businesses to hire skilled veterans,” the company announces it will spend more than $75 million in radio, digital and out-of-home resources to highlight the skills brought back by returning servicemen and women and their value to employers in the workplace. “iHeartRadio’s Show Your Stripes” – with the tagline “Hire Smart – Hire Vets” – is a long-term effort to help guide veterans back into civilian life by highlighting their valuable training and experience. It will include radio, digital and out-of-home public service announcements (PSAs) from the biggest names in entertainment and pop culture that will reach Clear Channel Media and Entertainment’s audience. Artists across all music and entertainment genres, including Elton John, John Legend, Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Brad Paisley, Ryan Seacrest, Mario Lopez, Trace Adkins and LL Cool J have recorded a series of PSAs that showcase stories from veterans who have successfully found jobs.

Talkers Weekly Affiliate Roundup. “The Freedom Feens” featuring Michael W. Dean and Neema Vedadi and syndicated by Genesis Communications Network is added to the program schedule at KYDT-FM, Sundance, Wyoming and KBFS, Rapid City, South Dakota…..Talk Media Network’s “The Financial Fitness Show” hosted by Chip Cummings and Tony Rubleski and its “Frontlines of Freedom” show with Denny Gillem are both added to the program schedule at WCUZ, Bear Lake, Michigan and WMTE, Manistee, Michigan.

DOJ Journalist Investigations Tops Talkers TenTM for Second Straight Week. The Department of Justice’s investigation of journalists – including the Associated Press and Fox News reporter James Rosen – was the most-talked-about story on news/talk radio for the second week in a row, landing it atop the Talkers TenTM. Coming in at #2 this week was the IRS scandal. At #3 was the child lung transplant case followed by the immigration amnesty program at #4. The Talkers TenTM is a weekly chart of the top stories and people discussed on news/talk radio during the week and is the result of ongoing research from TALKERS. It is published every Friday at Talkers.com. View this week’s entire chart here.

The Next Round is on Charlie! KMOX, St. Louis talk show host Charlie Brennan (third from the left) is pictured here at a VIP bash celebrating his very own brew – Charlie Brennan’s 1120 Lager – made by the Krikwood Station Brewery in St. Louis. CBSRadio St. Louis writes of the project, “For as long as KMOX has been broadcasting in St Louis, there has been a rich beer culture in the city. Breweries of all shapes and sizes, mega to micro, have come to America’s undisputed home of beer to craft their version of the perfect brew. To celebrate that heritage, The Voice of St Louis joined forces (and taste buds!) with the people of St. Louis to create The Beer That St. Louis Brewed – a limited release craft beer in honor of our great city. Over a five week period, St. Louisans had the opportunity to share in this collaborative journey that ended with a St. Louis-styled VIP Launch Party.”

KIDO, Boise Morning Host Kevin Miller Back in the Kennel. Morning show personality Kevin Miller is broadcasting his daily show on Peak Broadcasting’s news/talk KIDO, Boise from this kennel at the Canyon County Animal Shelter to raise awareness of the importance of pet adoption as part of a nationwide program from the ASPCA and television personality Rachel Ray. Last year, the Canyon County Animal Shelter came in second place the national contest (based on the number of successful pet adoptions) and Miller is doing his part to help the shelter finish in first place this year. With his help, the shelter raised $57,000 and saved the lives of more than 2,200 animals.